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Immoral Written by Ramya (10/13/2010 10:46 p.m.) in consequence of the missive, Perhaps "immoral" is a little strong but . . ., penned by KatharineW

Yes, the Prices are horrible parents and JA paints a stark picture of their failings. However, to me, the word immoral conjures images of lust and debauchery. Most people in MP are quite flawed. Dr. Grant may be said to exhibit the sin of gluttony, Mrs. Nasty- Greed, Julia- Envy, Sir Thomas- Wrath, Maria- Pride, and Mrs. Price and Lady Bertram- Sloth. (I do believe this was touched upon in one of the former group-reads). However, I wouldn't call any of them immoral. I think we disagree on the definition of immoral, but are quite agreed on the characters of the Prices.

Mansfield Park is, IMO, the most layered of JA's works. There's more to get from it every single time!

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Chap. 39- Packs a punch! Ramya (10/13/2010 2:57 p.m.)

...with a bit of comic relief from ch38 to help us through Tom P2 (10/13/2010 7:12 p.m.)
- Perhaps we should ask one other person just to be sure ;-) nfm Ramya (10/13/2010 10:48 p.m.)
And the innate goodness of the Price children among it. jeffrey (10/13/2010 4:08 p.m.)
- 'That age of feeling and reason' = 10? Tom P2 (10/13/2010 7:58 p.m.)
  - boys of 10 Bridget D (10/16/2010 8:09 a.m.)
I read this chapter and cringe KatharineW (10/13/2010 3:27 p.m.)
- What a coincidence Lisa Dalrymple (10/13/2010 4:23 p.m.)
- Cringe-inducing indeed! Ramya (10/13/2010 4:17 p.m.)
  - Price home Bridget D (10/15/2010 5:44 a.m.)
    - Politeness and good behavior Ramya (10/16/2010 11:13 a.m.)
      - Fanny's selective memory.   Rachel G (10/16/2010 2:01 p.m.)
        
        Fanny and home   Bridget D (10/17/2010 2:28 a.m.)
        
        Selective Memory   Ramya (10/17/2010 7:27 a.m.)
        
        Lady B Mrs N and Mrs Price   Bridget D (10/18/2010 9:21 a.m.)
        
        Throughout the novel   Ramya (10/18/2010 12:01 p.m.)
        
        Mrs Norris and lady B   Bridget D (10/21/2010 3:00 p.m.)
        
        I agree, poverty is not an excuse   Erica (10/17/2010 1:02 p.m.)
  - Perhaps "immoral" is a little strong but . . . KatharineW (10/13/2010 9:21 p.m.)
    - And yet it happens Lisa Dalrymple (10/14/2010 8:48 a.m.)
    - Immoral Ramya (10/13/2010 10:46 p.m.)
      - Immoral Bridget D (10/16/2010 8:14 a.m.)
        
        Agreed! Mrs. Norris does tend to rise above the crowd! :-) nfm Ramya (10/16/2010 10:59 a.m.)
  - And speaking of Susan, she's a more manageable project than Henry Tom P2 (10/13/2010 8:13 p.m.)
- Weak woman Angela L (10/13/2010 3:42 p.m.)
  - It may be worth remembering... Mary Skater (10/14/2010 3:58 p.m.)
  - She may not Erica (10/13/2010 8:18 p.m.)
    - The worst aspects WendyBri (10/14/2010 1:01 p.m.)

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